How far is New Bedford, MA from Newton, MA?
The driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Newton, MA is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Bedford and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford and Newton.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1500 ft · 32 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Nauset Street
1474 ft · 46 sec · Nauset Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hathaway Road
92 m · 6 sec · Hathaway Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
1244 ft · 38 sec · Kings Highway
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Take the ramp left toward MA 140 North: Taunton, Boston
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
15.8 mi · 18 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1291 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 27 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands, Needham
2362 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue, Newton Highlands
1525 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight right onto Highland Avenue
1823 ft · 36 sec · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Needham Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Needham Street
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Turn left onto Winchester Street
1183 ft · 22 sec · Winchester Street
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Continue on Centre Street
709 ft · 21 sec · Centre Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Homer Street
659 ft · 18 sec · Homer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Bedford and Newton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Amvets Highway
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving New Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Bedford to Newton?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Bridgewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from New Bedford and 31.4 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around New Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near West Bridgewater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Bridgewater.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Bedford and Newton. Straight-line distance: 50.61 mi (81.45 km).
#1 New Bedford
The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6352600, -70.9270100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 87,803 |
| Coordinates | 42.3370400, -71.2092200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $8.29 | $16.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.37 | $18.73 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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